2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1770161358 MD
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SUZAN FARRIS, MD

Neurology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
224
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SUZAN FARRIS, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 224 claims across 39 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SUZAN FARRIS, MD filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUZAN FARRIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUZAN FARRIS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2021

NPI 1770161358

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SUZAN FARRIS, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770161358. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SUZAN FARRIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-2317. NPI 1770161358 was issued on 04/01/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARRIS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Provider Details

NPI 1770161358
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUZAN FARRIS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
WINSTON SALEM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SUZAN FARRIS, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 224 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

224
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
284
Total Day Supply
8,062
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.17
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
30
Gabapentin
17
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
14
Divalproex Sodium
13
Duloxetine Hcl
13
Trazodone Hcl
13
Olanzapine
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How SUZAN FARRIS, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SUZAN FARRIS, MD's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FARRIS.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUZAN FARRIS, MD's specialty?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUZAN FARRIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUZAN FARRIS, MD wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is SUZAN FARRIS, MD located?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD is located at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-2317.
What is SUZAN FARRIS, MD's NPI number?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770161358, issued on 04/01/2021.
Does SUZAN FARRIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUZAN FARRIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUZAN FARRIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUZAN FARRIS, MD accept Medicare?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUZAN FARRIS, MD's credentials?
SUZAN FARRIS, MD's NPI is 1770161358 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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